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Definition of luminary in English:

luminary

noun

1A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.

‘one of the luminaries of child psychiatry’

‘Those in the habit of bemoaning Montreal's supposedly dead art scene will be biting their tongues hard this summer as imported art stars, local luminaries and great talents invade our galleries, museums and green spaces.’

‘The Europeans seem to be relying on the doubts of certain American luminaries, while those luminaries rely on lack of support by the Europeans.’

‘The retreat is a weekend of tutorials from leading business luminaries on entrepreneurship.’

‘This is the sort of thing jazz luminaries do these days to make a living.’

‘By the time the Navy approached Albert Einstein and other prominent Princeton scientific luminaries for help in these matters, they had tried a number of methods to achieve their goal.’

‘Politicians and legal luminaries rubbed shoulders with film stars and top scientists recently.’

‘The 60s saw the biggest names in rock history pass through its doors including such luminaries as the Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Jimi Hendix.’

‘Audiences at two screenings in Los Angeles, packed with film industry luminaries, were equally receptive.’

‘He was followed by a number of good panels filled with various luminaries.’

‘In short, we desire to participate in a truly ‘catholic’ reading of the text, even in those instances when that reading leads us to differ with past luminaries on certain theological issues’

‘Indeed, a petition against the boycott idea has garnered thousands of signatures from intellectual luminaries here.’

‘The event featured daily keynote addresses from industry luminaries and more than 60 technical seminars.’

‘A voting Academy of up to 50 cricket luminaries - including present captains, match officials and former prominent players - is being established to vote on the individual awards.’

‘This is reflected in the work of almost all the leading luminaries of modern architecture who, starting with a total Western outlook, have later felt the need to look more closely and deeply at Indian thought and tradition.’

‘Since then, birding luminaries and legendary enthusiasts have sacrificed huge chunks of their lives to catch the merest glimpse of the wondrous woodpecker.’

‘With a leadership vacuum within the committee, various luminaries have weighed in with their preferences.’

‘Analytical articles by legal luminaries will be a regular feature of the journal.’

‘He won a fiercely dedicated following of young Chicano and Anglo organizers and the support of Hollywood celebrities, political luminaries, and social reformers.’

‘This section is dedicated to luminaries, pioneers and individuals who have made significant contributions to the international art, science and technology community.’